Unfortunately, I can’t make it to Louisville, but, by a happy coincidence, I am working in Boulder this week, and was able to attend the 2nd annual Colorado Custom and Vintage Bicycle Expo, which took place Sunday near Denver. It’s an example of the smaller regional handmade shows that are popping up due to the…
Buy top quality replacement shift cables and housing Because it’s the highest quality, works the best and lasts the longest, I recommend using the same brand of cable and housing that came with your bike, which usually means — in alphabetical order: Campagnolo, Shimano or SRAM. I stick with a brand’s cables and housing because,…
Depending on the type of cable, rust can do it in, too. And because the housing is often exposed to the elements, it’s at greater risk and can become corroded, cracked or bent. The good news is that today most road bike cables and housings are high-quality. If you keep your bicycle maintained and don’t…
Usually, it’s relatively easy and quick to fine-tune rear mechanical shifting issues and fix them. And, if the quick fix doesn’t work, it’s only a bit more work to investigate, find and solve the problem. Instructions for both approaches follow. Disclaimer: These tips are for non-crashed or -abused road bicycles with cable-operated mechanical rear derailleurs and…
By Jim Langley HOT! Built-in power meter (reads/displays watts) No tire or cassette wear Control and monitor your workouts on your smartphone, tablet Ultra-smooth Gates belt drive with 12-pound flywheel Folds to a tiny 11 x 21 x 18 inches/28 x 53 x 45.7cm (W x L x H) for easier portability and…
